Closing arguments in the drone protesters' trial are to take place at 4:45 p.m. today in
DeWitt Town Court, 5400 Butternut Drive in DeWitt.

Testimony concluded Jan. 23 in the the trial of a group of activists who protested the use of reaper drones at the Hancock Air Base in October 2012.

Most of the defendants are representing themselves. A verdict from Judge David Gideon is expected Feb. 7.

The trial started Jan. 3. The group said in opening statements their intent was not to break local laws but rather to uphold international law, under which they say indiscriminate attacks on civilians and terrorizing of civilian communities are forbidden.

The defendants are a part of Upstate NY Coalition to Ground the Drones and End the Wars.